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Academy aged players who follow a weight-training and exercise programme reduce their risk of sports injury and improve their sports performance. Strength training also works to increase bone density and strengthen ligaments and tendons. Strength training should not be confused with bodybuilding and powerlifting Young players also feel better about themselves as they get stronger and meet the challenge of learning new skills and may even have higher self-esteem The Reebok Resistance Tube is great
for introducing closed chain (feet on floor), Speed training should not be maximal but focus on foot speed and running style. The technique of running efficiently is best learned at an early age and can increase speed potential and reduce the risk of injury. Running and Olympic lift techniques
can be introduced at an early age and provide a Both these areas rely on body alignment, balance and co-ordination which are the starting blocks for fitness development.
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